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Hello, I’m Fawaz Nazem, a graphic designer and art director with a foundational background in Fine Arts from the University of Damascus. I specialize in magazines, books, posters, branding, and marketing materials, blending creative concepting with precise production to deliver polished visuals for print and digital media.
Since 2020 I’ve been based in the United Arab Emirates, working as a freelance designer with twofour54 and as a PR/marketing consultant for Media Makers Zone and Abu Dhabi heritage programs. I love shaping publication aesthetics, crafting covers, illustrations, and layouts, and I enjoy collaborating with publishers, cultural institutions, and marketing teams to bring ideas to life.
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Language
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English
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Work Experience
Graphic Designer & Art Director at OHMC Occupational Health Center
January 1, 2024 - PresentManage all center-related work in areas of design and art directing including books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management since 2024.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Balsam Healthcare Development
January 1, 2024 - August 6, 2025Delivered design and art directing services for magazines, newsletters, books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management during 2023-2024.
Freelance Graphic Designer & PR and Communications/Marketing Consultant at twofour54 / Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2023 - August 6, 2025Freelance graphic design and art direction, public relations and marketing consulting. Projects included design for Million's Poet magazine, book covers, advertisements, and cultural publications affiliated with the Poetry Academy and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, from 2020 to 2023.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 6, 2025Designed and art directed multiple cultural magazines including Emirates Cultural magazine, Media and The Modern Age magazine, and Heritage magazine. Led art direction for Emirates Cultural magazine from 2012 till center closure in 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 6, 2025Designed and directed Al-Bayan Cars magazine and supplements such as Sports Supplement, The five senses Supplement, and Health First magazine. Also contributed artwork and motifs. Worked from 2005 to 2010.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at OHMC Occupational Health Center
January 1, 2024 - PresentManaging all center work related to design and art directing, including books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, alongside marketing management.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Balsam Healthcare Development
January 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025Handled design and art directing for magazines, newsletters, books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and managed marketing activities.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Public Relations / Communications Marketing Consultant at twofour54
January 1, 2023 - August 9, 2025Worked on advertising and art directing projects including magazines (Million's Poet magazine issues 190-204), book covers, advertisements, and design for the Poetry Academy and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority. Provided PR and marketing consultancy for Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025Designed and directed publications and magazines for the cultural section including Emirates Cultural magazine, Media and The Modern Age magazine, and Heritage magazine. Art Director for Emirates Cultural magazine from its start in 2012 till the center closure in 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 9, 2025Designed magazine maquettes for Al-Bayan Cars, served as art director for the magazine until its last issue. Worked in directing department for newspaper and its supplements including sports, health, and artistic motifs.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at OHMC Occupational Health Center
January 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently responsible for the center's design and art directing works including books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management, leading all visual communication efforts to enhance the center's outreach and branding.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Balsam Healthcare Development
January 1, 2024 - August 9, 2025Handled design and art directing tasks for magazines, newsletters, books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, alongside marketing management to support healthcare communications and branding.
Freelance Graphic Designer and PR, Communications/Marketing Consultant at twofour54 (Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT)
January 1, 2023 - August 9, 2025Worked on numerous freelancing projects including art directing and designing publications for the Poetry Academy and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, designing book covers, advertisements and managing communications and marketing consultancy roles.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 9, 2025Directed and designed magazines and publications in the Cultural section, including the creation of maquettes and continuous art direction for Emirates Cultural magazine and others from 2010 to 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan Newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 9, 2025Designed maquettes and directed multiple magazine supplements including Al-Bayan Cars, Sports Supplement, The Five Senses Supplement, and Health First magazine. Also contributed as an illustrator for motifs and caricatures.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at OHMC Occupational Health Center
January 1, 2024 - PresentCurrently handling all design and art directing work, including books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, along with marketing management at the center.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Balsam Healthcare Development
January 1, 2024 - August 11, 2025Worked on design and art directing for magazines, newsletters, books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management.
Freelance Graphic Designer and Public Relations and Communications/Marketing Consultant at twofour54
January 1, 2023 - August 11, 2025Worked as freelance graphic designer and PR/communications consultant on advertising and art directing projects including Million's Poet magazine, Poetry Academy publications, and book covers. Produced numerous designs related to cultural and heritage festivals in Abu Dhabi.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 11, 2025Designed and art directed publications and magazines including Emirates Cultural magazine, Media and The Modern Age magazine, and Heritage magazine. Led the design of maguettes and continued as art director until center closure.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 11, 2025Designed and art directed automotive magazine Al-Bayan Cars, worked in directing department of newspaper and supplements such as Sports Supplement and The Five Senses Supplement, directed Health First magazine, and created cultural-artistic motifs and caricatures.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at OHMC Occupational Health Center
January 1, 2024 - PresentHandle all center work in design, art direction of books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management.
Graphic Designer & Art Director at Balsam Healthcare Development
January 1, 2024 - August 12, 2025Worked in design and art directing magazines, newsletters, books, catalogs, brochures, advertisements, and marketing management.
Freelance Graphic Designer / Public Relations and Communications/Marketing Consultant at twofour54 / Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2023 - August 12, 2025Freelance graphic designer and art director for numerous advertising projects including Million's Poet magazine (issues 190 to 204), book covers, advertisements, and designs for the Poetry Academy and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 12, 2025Designed maquettes and directed magazines such as Emirates Cultural magazine, Media and The Modern Age magazine, and Heritage magazine. Worked as art director for Emirates Cultural magazine from 2012 until center closure in 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 12, 2025Designed basic maquette for Al-Bayan Cars magazine and acted as art director until magazine's last issue. Worked in directing department on supplements including Sports, The Five Senses, and Health First magazine, producing designs and motifs.
Freelance Graphic Designer at twofour54
January 1, 2020 - PresentWorked as a freelance graphic designer creating numerous art directing and advertising projects including Million's Poet magazine issues 190 to 204. Designed book covers, advertisements, and other designs for the Poetry Academy, later known as Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority, contributing to cultural and heritage festivals and programs in Abu Dhabi.
Public Relations and Communications/Marketing Consultant at Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2020 - PresentProvided consultancy services in public relations, communications, and marketing for media-related projects, building on expertise in design and art direction.
Graphic Designer and Art Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - August 21, 2025Designed and art directed publications and magazines in the cultural section. Created the basic maquette for Emirates Cultural magazine, Media and The Modern Age magazine, and Heritage magazine. Served as Art Director for Emirates Cultural magazine from its inception in 2012 until the center's closure in 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan Newspaper
January 1, 2010 - August 21, 2025Designed the basic maquette for Al-Bayan cars magazine and continued as its art director until the last issue. Worked in the directing department for newspaper supplements including Sports Supplement, The Five Senses Supplement, and magazine Health First. Created motifs and drawings including caricatures.
Freelance Graphic Designer at twofour54
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance graphic design; PR/communications/marketing consultancy; worked on advertising and art direction projects, including Million's Poet magazine issues 190-204, book covers, and designs for the Poetry Academy and Abu Dhabi Heritage Authority.
Public relations and communications/marketing consultant at Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2020 - PresentPR, communications and marketing consultancy; supported media campaigns and cross-functional marketing efforts.
Graphic Designer and Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Graphic Designer and Director for the Center’s publications and magazines in the Cultural section; designed maquettes for Emirates Cultural magazine (Al-Emarat Al-Thaqafiya), Media and The Modern Age (Ealam Wa Alaser), and Turath; served as Art Director for Emirates Cultural magazine from 2012 to 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - September 10, 2025Designed the basic maquette for Al-Bayan Cars magazine; continued as art director; directed Sports and The Five Senses supplements, Health First (Al-Saha Awalan) magazine and motifs.
Graphic Designer (Freelance) at twofour54
January 1, 2020 - PresentFreelance graphic designer; designed advertising materials and art directed various projects.
Public Relations and Communications/Marketing Consultant at Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2020 - PresentPR and communications/marketing consultant; advised on campaigns and promotional materials.
Graphic Designer and Director at Sultan bin Zayed Center
January 1, 2020 - September 10, 2025Graphic designer and Director for the Center’s publications and magazines in the Cultural section; designed the basic maquette for Emirates Cultural magazine, The Modern Age, and Heritage magazine; later served as Art Director for Emirates Cultural magazine (2012-2020).
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan newspaper
January 1, 2010 - September 10, 2025Designer and Art Director; designed the basic maquette for Al-Bayan Cars magazine; directed supplements (Sports, The Five Senses) and Health First magazine; drew motifs.
Freelance Graphic Designer at Twofour54
January 1, 2020 - PresentProvided freelance graphic design services for media projects, branding, and marketing collateral. Created layouts, visuals, and digital assets for magazines, campaigns, and promotional material. Collaborated with clients to develop concepts, art-direct campaigns, and deliver production-ready artwork for print and digital distribution.
Public Relations and Communications/Marketing Consultant at Media Makers Zone - Media Zone Authority AFT
January 1, 2020 - PresentAdvised on PR, communications, and marketing strategies; coordinated media outreach, content creation, and brand messaging; supported campaigns for cultural and heritage programs and related publishers.
Graphic Designer and Director (Cultural Publications) at Sultan bin Zayed Center
December 31, 2020 - September 10, 2025Directed the center’s cultural publications; created initial maquettes for Emirates Cultural Magazine, Media and The Modern Age Magazine, and Heritage Magazine; continued as Art Director for Emirates Cultural Magazine from 2012 to 2020.
Designer and Art Director at Al-Bayan Newspaper
December 31, 2010 - September 10, 2025Designed the Al-Bayan Cars magazine maquette; served as art director for the magazine; directed supplements including Sports, The Five Senses, and Health First, including motifs drawing.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Damascus, Department of Visual Communication (Advertisement)
January 11, 2030 - August 6, 2025Bachelor's Degree at University of Damascus, Fine Arts College, Department of Visual Communication (Advertising)
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025Graduate at Fine Arts College - University of Damascus, Department of Visual Communication (Advertisement)
January 11, 2030 - August 9, 2025Graduate at Fine Arts College - University of Damascus, Department of Visual Communication (Advertisement)
January 11, 2030 - August 11, 2025Graduate at Fine Arts college - University of Damascus, Department of Visual Communication (Advertisement)
January 11, 2030 - August 12, 2025Graduate at Fine Arts College - University of Damascus, Department of Visual Communication (Advertisement)
January 11, 2030 - August 21, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Damascus
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Damascus, Fine Arts College, Department of Visual Communication (Advertising)
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Bachelor of Fine Arts at University of Damascus
January 11, 2030 - September 10, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Healthcare, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Government, Education, Manufacturing, Other
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